title: [On the issue of healers of the Ancient China].
abstract: The article is devoted to the first physicians of the Ancient China--I-Ing (XVII-XVI centuries BC) and I-Ho (VI-V centuries BC). On the basis of the investigation of the ancient sources the significant input of the mentioned physicians into the development of the traditional Chinese medicine, dietetics and diet therapy included is testified. In addition, their scientific approach to the issues of diagnostics and treatment on the basis of applying the natural philosophy principles of Yin-Yan and Y-Sin is demonstrated.
authors.forename: V G
authors.initials: VG
authors.lastname: Lazarenko
mesh_terms: D002681:China; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D008516:Medicine, Chinese Traditional / Q000266:history*; D010684:Philosophy / Q000266:history*; D010820:Physicians / Q000266:history*